Tissot Velodrome, cycling track in Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland
The Tissot Velodrome is an indoor cycling track in Grenchen featuring a large hall space designed for racing and events. The 250-meter track is made from Siberian spruce wood and features sharply banked curves built to international standards for speed and safety. The facility includes spectator seating for around 1,800 people, a training gym, physiotherapy services, a cycling shop, and catering areas to support athletes and visitors.
The facility was built beginning in 2012 and opened in 2013, funded through a mix of public funds and private donations including 2 million Swiss francs from entrepreneur Andy Rihs. It was developed to serve as a training center for the Swiss national cycling team and the Swiss Cycling Federation, which have used the venue as a hub for elite athletes ever since.
The velodrome bears the name of Swiss watchmaker Tissot, linking the venue to the region's cycling heritage. It serves as a gathering place where cycling fans connect with one another while watching competitions or training sessions.
Visiting is easiest by car or public transport, as the facility sits conveniently between other sports fields in the area. It is worth checking ahead to see if events are scheduled, since the hall doubles as a space for concerts, trade fairs, and other community events.
The velodrome is known for frequently hosting world record attempts in individual time trials and endurance races, with notable achievements by riders like Jens Voigt and Rohan Dennis. It was also the site of the European Track Cycling Championships, highlighting its standing in international racing.
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